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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1901
Page
6
A column extols immoral suasion as a forceful tool and warns that natural warnings fail until disease or danger compels reform. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for dyspepsia, sharing patient letters of relief and detailing book offers from Dr. Pierce's advisories.
Seven hundred keepers along the Mississippi river begin work to maintain 800 white lights for the boating season. The Lily boat circulates oil, lamps, and instructions to each keeper, visiting four times a year to supply needs and ensure lights burn every night.
The article describes government kept signal lights on the Mississippi river. It notes keepers attend lamps nightly through storms and floods. It highlights Mary Powers a 15 year old keeper on Scotch Jimmie’s Island who tends three lights earning 30 dollars monthly.
Dr Brook visited Iowa City over the weekend and teachers attended a Saturday teachers meeting there. Sheriff Hofer traveled to River Junction on Wednesday. Mrs S M Bell shows some recovery from a long typhoid illness. Johnnie Krall aged 19 died May 9 after a three week typhoid illness. Adam Stamm of Letts sold two south town lots to H P Loring.
Train No. 9 of the Lehigh Valley railroad achieved 171.1 miles in 179 minutes on April 24, 1901, averaging 53.3 mph. Allowing 28 minutes for stops, the speed would be 171.1 miles in 151 minutes or 67.9 mph.
A brief reflective quip notes beauty in gazing upward, attributing a timeless charm to people who raise their eyes toward the sky and consider higher thoughts. The line evokes a serene moment of contemplation.
A brief vignette from neighboring towns presents everyday happenings and notable local items. The column highlights community events, small developments, and everyday interests that shape the neighborhood's day to day life.
Mrs. Henry Bertram’s ponies ran away on the way to town, tossing her and bruising her face. Liman Island Church area ponies secured, later moved to J A Shoultz. Musserville resident Mrs Knouse visiting daughter Mrs Corwin. Alma DeCamp ill recently. Chas Cross’s horse sick Sunday night. vet called. Roberta Tamisiea of Muscatine spent week with Nellie Webster. League literary program next Sunday. G H Corwin improving after illness. Muscatine Court of Honor drill team entertained Fruitland Court. ice cream and cake served. Rural free delivery to be restructured. carrier A F Kemp to retire. route consolidation with B H DeCamp.
The East Buffalo column reports fair community health and ongoing corn planting. Jerome Lewis returns from Oklahoma with his family visiting Kansas relatives, while others visit relatives in Illinois City and Davenport. The Epworth League readings and deaconess talk enhance a busy church and school scene, with new student officers elected and teachers reappointed. Andrew Kaufmen dies of consumption. funeral held at Lutheran church.
Riverside May 14 The U B Sunday school elected a new superintendent Jas Sanille and assistant Stotts. The men have begun moving the Cress dry goods and grocery store, one of Riverside's first buildings.
Quote without a longer context notes night skies reveal enduring truths amid grief, reflecting on sorrow and beauty as twilight deepens. The line hints at resilience and meaning found in darkness, inviting contemplation of human experience.
May 14 notes farm activity and spring work with hopes for rural free mail delivery by July 1. Poles for a new telephone line improve farmer convenience. Wedding invitations announce Joseph Herink and Ethel Boot at Holland Minnesota on May 16. Baby bereavement and family arrivals noted among neighbors.
In Wilton on May 14 the Epworth League of the M. E. church held anniversary services Sunday evening. The program included songs and prayers led by Rev. Mc Aulay, followed by three papers on engaging youth. The Presbyterian and Baptist youth groups were invited to join the program.
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